Dhaka — Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has received congratulatory messages from several world leaders following his party’s sweeping victory in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election. With BNP securing a decisive majority, Rahman is set to become the country’s next Prime Minister, marking a historic return to power after two decades.
India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rahman on his decisive win, pledging India’s continued support for a democratic and progressive Bangladesh.
Malaysia: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hailed the BNP’s victory as “a triumph of democracy,” praising the resilience of the Bangladeshi people and expressing eagerness to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Pakistan: Leaders including Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended congratulations, signaling readiness to strengthen ties with Rahman’s government.
West Bengal, India: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sent a personal message, referring to Rahman as “Tarique-Bhai” and wishing for cordial relations between India and Bangladesh.
United States Embassy Statement
In a separate message, the United States Embassy in Dhaka congratulated Bangladesh on successfully conducting the election and extended warm wishes to Tarique Rahman and the BNP. The statement described the outcome as a “historic victory” and emphasized Washington’s readiness to work with Rahman’s government to advance shared goals of prosperity, democracy, and regional stability. U.S. officials highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral ties and supporting Bangladesh’s democratic institutions.
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